Inlaid store front



Dec. 15, 1931. w OAKLEY 1,836,724

INLAID STORE FRONT Filed Oct. 22, 1929 Fa. n71. 1-

IN VEN TOR.

BYS ATTORNEY 85 material part of this disclosure Patented Dec. 15, 1931PATENT OFFKIE WILLIAM J'. OAKLEY, OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK INLAID STOREFRONT Application filed October 22, 1929. Serial No. 401,411.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in an inlaid metalstore front.

The invention has for an object the provision of a device of the classmentioned which is of simple durable construction, de-

pendable'in use and efficient inaction, and

which can be manufactured and sold at a reasonable cost.

The invention proposes the use of inlaid longitudinal members for use inplace of the conventional longitudinal members in the construction ofstore fronts, said inlaid longitudinal members consisting of a wooden orI other similar material foundation strip, up-

' per and lower metal support strips attached upon the foundation strip,and inlays supported between the support strips.

The conventional longitudinal members used at the present time intheconstruction of store fronts consist of a wooden or other materialfoundation strip and a metalli'c covering secured upon the frontthereof. No

provision is made for the reception and retaining of inlaid pieces. Theprovlslon of 2 inlaid pieces adds to the ornamental effect of the storefront and to its commercial value.

For further comprehension of the invention, and of the objects andadvantages thereof, reference will be had to the following descriptionand accompanying drawings, and

to the appended claims in which the various novel features of theinvention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawings forming a Fig. 1 is an isometric view of astore front constructed according to this invention.

Fig. 2 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional I view taken onthe line 22of Fi 1. l0 Fig. 3 is a view of a portion 0% Fig. 2 but the deviceshowing a modified form of construction.

inlaid longitudinal members for use in place of conventionallongitudinal members, and f 5 each inlaid longitudinal member conslstsof a wooden or similar material foundation strip, an upper and alowermetal support strip attached on the foundation strip, and inlayssupported between said support strips. The metal strips'preferablyshould'be of cop-l v per, brass or other similar material. The saidinlaid longitudinal members may be of various types, such as for use astop and side jambs, transoms, sills, moldings and the like.

The store front illustrated in Fig. 1 includes the use of a top j amblongitudinal mennber lO, a transom glass 11, a transom longitudinalmember 12, window glasses 13, side amb longitudinal members 14:, andsill longitudinal members 15.

The foundation'strip of the top jamb longitudinal member 10 is indicatedby reference numeral 16 and is formed with several inclined surfacesindicated by numerals 17 and 18. The foundation strip 16 is also formedwith atop longitudinal groove 19. The said upper metal support strip isindicated by numeral 20 and is shown engaged upon the foundation strip16. One edge of the sup ort strip is shown bent into the groove 19 anthe] other edge bent flush against the inclined surface 17. The bottommetal sup ort strip previously referred to is indicated y numeral 21 andis shown engaged upon the bottom of the foundation strip 16.

One portion 22 of the strip 21 is bent at an inclination for coactingwith the inclinations- 17 and 18 of the strip 16 for the receiving ofinlays. These inlays may be of various sizes and shapes and slippedbetween the inclined surfaces referred to for maintainingtheir positions-Numeral 23 indicates oneinlay and 24 another inlay, both jointlybetween the; upper and lower metal support strips. These inlays may betile, marble, glass, terra cotta, cast stone, out stone or similarmaterial.

The foundation strip of the transom longitudinal member12 is indicatedby reference numeral 25 and is formed with several inclined surfaces '26and 27. An upper metal I support strip 28 is engaged upon the top Theinlaid metalstore-front makes use of of the foundation strip 25 andf isformed erg.

with an inclined portion 29.. Abottom metal an inclined portion 31.Inlays are arranged for engaging between the upper and lower metalsupport strips and upon the inclined surfaces 26 and 27. These inlaysare arranged for interengaging each other for maintenance of theirpositions. Three inlays are shown engaged between the upper and lowersupport strips and are indicated by numerals 32, 33 and 34.

The foundation strip of the sill longitudinal member 15 is indicated byreference numeral 35 and is formed with an inclined surface 36. Theupper metal support strip in this case constitutes a molding 37 having aportion extending over the inclined surface 36 of the strip 35. Thebottom metal support strip is indicated by reference numeral 38 and isshown engaged upon the bottom of the foundation strip 35 and is formedwith an inclined portion 39. An inlay 40 is shown engaged between theupper and lower support strips and is formed with inclined surfaces forengaging the inclined surface referred to so as to maintain itsposition.

The molding 37 consists of a metal strip 41 bent along the longitudinalsides so as to provide an upper edge 42 and a lower edge 43 capable ofholding an inlay'44 in place. The sill is concluded with a large basemolding 45 which is similarly constructed to molding 37. It consists ofa metal strip 46 bent at the top and bottom longi-,

tudinal edges 47 and 48, respectively so as to hold inlays 49.

The modified form of the device illustrated in Figs. 3 and 4, is shownapplied to the transom longitudinal member 12 and illustrates afoundation strip 25 without any inclined surfaces. This foundation stripis provided with an upper meta-l support strip 28 and a lower metalsupport strip 30. These support strips have inclined portions adaptedfor holding inlays. The inlays are arranged with interengaging surfacesso as to maintain their positions.

A means is also provided for removing any or all of the inlays forreplacement in case of damage or breakage. The means consists in formingeither the upper or the lower metal support strip of two sections hingedtogether. As shown on the drawings, the lower strip consistsof sections50 and 51 hingedly connected at'52. Springs 53' are arranged coaXiallyupon the hinges and are of suflicient strength to prevent manual movingof the sections while unaided by mechanical advantages.

The section 50 is provided with bosses 54 for receiving tools so as tohave a mechanical advantage and then the section may be pivoted againstthe restraining action of the springs 53. arid so permit removal of theinlays. The strong springs are depended upon to prevent children andothers from removing'the inlays during play.

In the modified form shown in Fig. 5 the foundation strip 16 is providedwith a supplementary lower foundation strip 24 which is covered by ametal support strip 21. In other respects, this figure is similar to theconstruct-ion shown in Fig. 2.

While I have shown and described the preferred embodiment of myinvention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to theprecise construction herein disclosed and the right is reserved to allchanges and modifications coming within the scope of the invention asdefined in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, anddesire tosecure by United States Letters Patent is 1. An inlaid longitudinalmember for use in the construction of store fronts, comprising a woodenor similar material foundation strip, upper and lower metal supportstrips attached on the foundation strip, and inlays supported betweensaid support strips.

2. An inlaid longitudinal member for use in the construction of storefronts, comprising a wooden or similar material foundation strip withinclined surfaces, upper and lower metal support strips attached on thefoundation strip, and inlays supported between said support strips, andupon said inclined surfaces.

3. An inlaidlongitudinal member for use in the construction of storefronts, comprising a wooden or similar material foundation strip withinclined surfaces, upper and lower metal support strips attached on thefoundation strip, and inlays supported between said support strips, andupon said inclined surfaces, said inlays being formed with interengagingportions. f r l 4. An inlaid longitudinal member for use in theconstruction of store fronts, comprising a wooden or similar materialfoundation strip, upper and lower metal support strips attached on thefoundation strip, and inlays supported between said support strips, saidupper support strip being formed with inclined portions for receivinginlays.

5. An inlaid longitudinal member for use in construction of storefronts, comprising a molding consisting of a strip with bentlongitudinal edges, and inlays supported on said strip by said bentedges.

6. An inlaid longitudinal member for use in the construction of storefronts, comprising a wooden or similar material foundation strip, upperand lower metal support strips attached on the foundation strip, andinlays supported between said support strips, said inlays being of tile,marble, glass,terra cotta, cast stone, cut stone, or the like.

7 An inlaid longitudinal member for use in the oonstructionof storefronts, comprising a wooden or similar material foundation strip, upperandlower metal support strips attached on the foundation strip, inlayssupported between said support strips, and

means for removably holding the inlays.

8. An inlaid longitudinal member for use in the construction of storefronts, comprising a Wooden or similar material foundation strip, upperand lower metal support strips attached on the foundation strip, inlayssupported between said support strips, and means for removably holdingthe inlays, comprising springs, one of said support strips being formedof two sections hingedly connected, and said springs holding thesections as a unit.

9. In a Window mounting, a frame, a sash member fixed to said frame andhaving an inner seat engaging the outer marginal face of the Window paneand an outer seat extending outwardly from said inner seat and having anexterior terminal locking ledge, and a facing member secured betweensaid outer seat and ledge.

10. In a Window mounting, a frame, a sash member fixed to said frame andhaving a seat engaging the outer marginal face of the WlIldOW pane, anda facing for said sash member extending the full length thereof andsecured thereby independently of the means for securing said Windowpane.

In testimony whereof I have aflixed my signature.

WILLIAM J. OAKLEY.

